But oddly enough, his introduction to design and typography wasn’t as straightforward as his work would have you believe. In fact, long before he became an independent designer, the Scottish-born creative worked in a different field altogether – playing professional soccer. “When I was growing up, football was all I thought about,” he recalled in an interview with Typeroom, “but simultaneously I spent my time drawing football boots, strips, badges, etc. so without realizing, I was already working on my true passion.”

According to Black, it was only years later, that he decided on a career change and studied design at The University West of Scotland. “Thereafter, I was hooked on design and through a lot of hard work, continually challenging my abilities and not being afraid to fail has led me to where I am today,” he notes.

These days, Black’s strengths lie in his ability to cross disciplines without the restriction of a fixed personal style. This versatility has offered him the opportunity to work on a varied mix of collaborations with local and international clients of all business backgrounds. But though his clients are versatile, his work process tends to be the same, beginning with a heavy amount of research.

“I always start by thoroughly researching the brief, leading to mood boards to get the ideas flowing,” sats Black, describing his creative process. “As the mind ticks, I start to sketch a lot of ideas down and then narrow it down to more successful routes. When a concept is decided, I then take it to final stages whether thats by hand or digital depending on the specifics of the project for final completion.”

Scroll down to see some recent projects and collaborations:

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A lefty calligrapher, Fitzmaurice has nurtured an online community of other aspiring and inspiring calligraphies, lefties and otherwise. Her Brit and Co class Lettering for Lefties and in-person workshops will teach you everything you need to know. But in the end – practice makes perfect.

“My favorite way to explore new styles is to pick up a pencil or brush pen and just start writing,” she stressed in an interview with Surely Simple. “Yes, there are tons of inspiring people on Instagram and it’s ok to find things that you like in others’ work, but the best way to find your own style is to put down the phone, get out the pens, and just practice until you find what you love.”

According to Fitzmaurice, being a lefty, she had to teach herself techniques on how to hold her pen. Though she admits she still has the occasional smear, she agrees practice has helped minimize lefty pangs. Take a look at some of her work in the gallery below and follow her Instagram page for more:

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“Some of my favorite things to do is decorating envelopes, making flipbooks and collages and write letters,” relayed Hurkens in an interview with Surely Simple. “I seriously get happy by unpacking mail and discover a little bit of the world from the person behind it and the generosity is amazing amongst this community on Instagram!”

Based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, some of her more viral Instagram posts include short videos of her handmade wax seals which (and you’ll have to trust us on this) are simply delightful. All aimed at inspiring your inner crafter to get to work.

According to Hurkens, her love for crafting is tied with her childhood. She recalls being fascinated by the desk of her father. “I couldn’t get enough of the pens you had to refill with ink, the enormous rulers and drawings with all these lines on it,” she says. “It felt like a trip to wonderland when I went to my father’s office and I could take a glimpse at his desk.”

Now that she has her own desk, she enjoys spreading the love for paper around the globe. Show her some love on Instagram.

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“It was always interesting for me to expand perceptual limits of calligraphy,” the artist shared on Bored Panda. “And one day I found myself embroidering one of my letterings. With time I got the idea to connect two beautiful arts — the fast (expressive calligraphy) and the slow one (hand embroidery). It makes you think about the deceitfulness of time.”

To create her art, from sketch to final work, she needs about 30 hours. She is currently taking on commissions and is always interested in collaborations with other artists.

“I make a theme with simple stitches — backstitch, satin stitch, and French knots,” she added.

If you are interested to see her unusual art, check out her social media accounts, Instagram and Facebook or have a look at her personal website. Don’t forget to follow the arrows for more amazing images.

The post Artist Mixes Calligraphy With Embroidery and the Results Are Amazing appeared first on https://everydaymonkey.com.

But oddly enough, his introduction to design and typography wasn’t as straightforward as his work would have you believe. In fact, long before he became an independent designer, the Scottish-born creative worked in a different field altogether – playing professional soccer. “When I was growing up, football was all I thought about,” he recalled in an interview with Typeroom, “but simultaneously I spent my time drawing football boots, strips, badges, etc. so without realizing, I was already working on my true passion.”

According to Black, it was only years later, that he decided on a career change and studied design at The University West of Scotland. “Thereafter, I was hooked on design and through a lot of hard work, continually challenging my abilities and not being afraid to fail has led me to where I am today,” he notes.

These days, Black’s strengths lie in his ability to cross disciplines without the restriction of a fixed personal style. This versatility has offered him the opportunity to work on a varied mix of collaborations with local and international clients of all business backgrounds. But though his clients are versatile, his work process tends to be the same, beginning with a heavy amount of research.

“I always start by thoroughly researching the brief, leading to mood boards to get the ideas flowing,” sats Black, describing his creative process. “As the mind ticks, I start to sketch a lot of ideas down and then narrow it down to more successful routes. When a concept is decided, I then take it to final stages whether thats by hand or digital depending on the specifics of the project for final completion.”

Scroll down to see some recent projects and collaborations:

The post Craig Black is Hooked On Typography Art appeared first on https://everydaymonkey.com.

A lefty calligrapher, Fitzmaurice has nurtured an online community of other aspiring and inspiring calligraphies, lefties and otherwise. Her Brit and Co class Lettering for Lefties and in-person workshops will teach you everything you need to know. But in the end – practice makes perfect.

“My favorite way to explore new styles is to pick up a pencil or brush pen and just start writing,” she stressed in an interview with Surely Simple. “Yes, there are tons of inspiring people on Instagram and it’s ok to find things that you like in others’ work, but the best way to find your own style is to put down the phone, get out the pens, and just practice until you find what you love.”

According to Fitzmaurice, being a lefty, she had to teach herself techniques on how to hold her pen. Though she admits she still has the occasional smear, she agrees practice has helped minimize lefty pangs. Take a look at some of her work in the gallery below and follow her Instagram page for more:

The post Lauren Fitzmaurice Will Help You Improve Your Handwriting appeared first on https://everydaymonkey.com.

“Some of my favorite things to do is decorating envelopes, making flipbooks and collages and write letters,” relayed Hurkens in an interview with Surely Simple. “I seriously get happy by unpacking mail and discover a little bit of the world from the person behind it and the generosity is amazing amongst this community on Instagram!”

Based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, some of her more viral Instagram posts include short videos of her handmade wax seals which (and you’ll have to trust us on this) are simply delightful. All aimed at inspiring your inner crafter to get to work.

According to Hurkens, her love for crafting is tied with her childhood. She recalls being fascinated by the desk of her father. “I couldn’t get enough of the pens you had to refill with ink, the enormous rulers and drawings with all these lines on it,” she says. “It felt like a trip to wonderland when I went to my father’s office and I could take a glimpse at his desk.”

Now that she has her own desk, she enjoys spreading the love for paper around the globe. Show her some love on Instagram.

The post Get Crafting With Menw Hurkens appeared first on https://everydaymonkey.com.

“It was always interesting for me to expand perceptual limits of calligraphy,” the artist shared on Bored Panda. “And one day I found myself embroidering one of my letterings. With time I got the idea to connect two beautiful arts — the fast (expressive calligraphy) and the slow one (hand embroidery). It makes you think about the deceitfulness of time.”

To create her art, from sketch to final work, she needs about 30 hours. She is currently taking on commissions and is always interested in collaborations with other artists.

“I make a theme with simple stitches — backstitch, satin stitch, and French knots,” she added.

If you are interested to see her unusual art, check out her social media accounts, Instagram and Facebook or have a look at her personal website. Don’t forget to follow the arrows for more amazing images.

The post Artist Mixes Calligraphy With Embroidery and the Results Are Amazing appeared first on https://everydaymonkey.com.